Its entire body was black and white, with light alternating and flowing as if a Yin and Yang fish were slowly rotating. Inside, it contained dense Yin and Yang Qi, entangled and transforming into one another, mysterious and unfathomable.
"Yin and Yang Treasure Jade."
Han Xuanji's heart stirred slightly.
This treasure was precisely the key he needed for his next step of cultivation.
He had already condensed the Five Elements Dao Laws and successfully stepped into the sixth layer of the Eternal Dao Lord, and the Yin and Yang Dao Laws were his next target.
The Dao of Yin and Yang was completely different from the stars and the Five Elements.
The stars were vast, and the Five Elements generated and overcame each other, while Yin and Yang were the Origin of all things and the fundamental Law of the operation of Heaven and Earth. If he could condense the Yin and Yang Dao Laws, his dao foundation would be even more stable, and his combat power would also be greatly improved.
When he promoted to Eternal True Lord, he would be able to refine a supreme-grade Eternal Law.
"I can take advantage of this time to comprehend these Yin and Yang Dao Laws. I can exchange for a Cultivation Technique to assist my cultivation."
Han Xuanji did not rush for success by using the Yin and Yang Treasure Jade to comprehend the Dao Laws, but instead used his contribution points to exchange for a Cultivation Technique called "Initial Interpretation of the Yin and Yang Great Dao".
The exchange only required ten thousand contribution points, which was not a large consumption.
...
Time passed unconsciously. The news of Han Xuanji coming out of seclusion spread quickly.
Outside the Purple Soul Grotto-Heaven, people coming to visit were endless.
There were Disciples of the Hun Family, Cultivators from other factions in Qianhun City, and even Prodigies who had traveled from afar, all wanting to see this legendary figure who had reached the top of the Five Elements Heavenly Ladder.
However, the stone gate of the Purple Soul Grotto-Heaven remained tightly closed.
The guards at the door repeated the same sentence over and over again: "Young Master Han is currently in seclusion and is not receiving guests. Please return."
Some left in disappointment, some cursed, and some refused to give up, waiting outside the Grotto-Heaven for months.
But Han Xuanji never appeared.
Gradually, the number of visitors decreased, and the area outside the Purple Soul Grotto-Heaven returned to its former tranquility.
Yet, Han Xuanji's name became increasingly famous in Qianhun City and even the entire Nine Profound Prefecture.
On the other side. In the Hun Family, in a quiet mansion.
Hun Cangfeng sat upright in a chair, holding a cup of clear tea in his hand, his expression indifferent. Opposite him sat Third Young Master Hun Qianchen, and in front of the two, another person was standing.
This person wore a black robe, had a sturdy build and a resolute face, but between his brows, he carried a hint of fatigue and vicissitudes.
His aura was deep; he was clearly an expert at the Eternal True God level.
"Qianchen, this is the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Martial Sect—Wu Tianqiong."
Hun Cangfeng stood up and introduced him. At the same time, he pointed at Third Young Master Hun Qianchen and introduced him: "This is our Hun Family's Young Master, Third Young Master Hun Qianchen, whose father is the previous Patriarch, Hun Wanli."
Wu Tianqiong cupped his hands towards Hun Cangfeng, his voice steady: "I have long heard of Third Young Master Hun Qianchen's name."
Hun Cangfeng put down the tea cup, stood up, and smiled warmly: "Sect Leader Wu is too polite, please sit."
The three sat down as host and guest.
Hun Cangfeng got straight to the point: "Sect Leader Wu, Third Young Master Hun Qianchen should have already mentioned the general idea to you. I invited you here today to finalize the details."
Wu Tianqiong nodded, his expression solemn: "Elder Cangfeng, please speak directly."
The Heavenly Martial Sect was located in a vast mountain range outside Qianhun City. It was originally a Sect founded by a Saint Realm expert. At its Peak, it had several Saints presiding over it, shaking the region with its power.
However, with the fall of a Saint Realm expert, the Sect began to split internally, and its strength greatly diminished.
Although Wu Tianqiong inherited the position of Sect Leader, the Heavenly Martial Sect was no longer as valiant as it once was.
Nowadays, many of the Sect's resource strongholds had been seized, assets had been divided, and even maintaining the daily expenses of the many Disciples was becoming difficult.
If there was no large city to support it, the Heavenly Martial Sect would sooner or later fall apart. This was the fundamental reason why Wu Tianqiong was willing to cooperate with Hun Cangfeng.
"Third Young Master Hun Qianchen wants to sit in the position of Patriarch and needs someone to support him." Hun Cangfeng's tone was calm, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.
"The Heavenly Martial Sect needs a city as a Foundation, and Qianhun City could not be more suitable. Both sides get what they need, a win-win cooperation."
Wu Tianqiong was silent for a moment and said slowly: "I understand what Elder Cangfeng means. It's just... Hun Qianxue's prestige is currently at its Peak, and it probably won't be easy to shake his position."
Hun Cangfeng smiled and took a sip of his tea: "Prestige is something that comes quickly and goes quickly."
He put down the tea cup and looked directly at Wu Tianqiong: "Sect Leader Wu only needs to do his own job. When the time is ripe, someone will naturally take action."
Wu Tianqiong looked at Hun Cangfeng for a moment and finally nodded: "Alright, then let it be as Elder Cangfeng says."
The two sides discussed some more details, and Wu Tianqiong stood up to leave.
Hun Cangfeng sent him to the door, his smile still gentle: "Safe travels, Sect Leader Wu."
Wu Tianqiong cupped his hands and turned to leave.
After his figure disappeared, Third Young Master Hun Qianchen asked in a low voice:
"Elder, is this person trustworthy?"
Hun Cangfeng put away his smile and said indifferently: "Whether he is trustworthy or not is not important; what is important is that he needs our help. A Sect Leader of a Sect that is about to collapse has no qualifications to bargain with us."
Third Young Master Hun Qianchen nodded thoughtfully.
...
Heavenly Martial Sect. Wu Tianqiong returned to the Sect, stood on the cliff in front of the mountain gate, looking at the dilapidated buildings and sparse Disciples below, and a deep sense of powerlessness welled up in his heart.
The past glory had long since vanished, and today's Heavenly Martial Sect was merely gasping for breath.
"Sect Leader, what did the Hun Family say?"
An Elder came up and asked eagerly.
Wu Tianqiong came back to his senses and said indifferently: "It's settled. The cooperation is reached; they will help us enter the Hun Family, and we will do things for them."
The Elder's face showed joy: "That's great! With the Hun Family's support, our Heavenly Martial Sect finally has hope!"
Wu Tianqiong did not answer, just waved his hand, signaling the Elder to withdraw.
The night was deep, and the mountain wind whistled. Wu Tianqiong stood alone on the cliff edge, looking up at the starry sky, his eyes full of complexity.
Cooperating with Hun Cangfeng was no different from dancing with a tiger.
He knew clearly that in the other party's eyes, he was just a chess piece that could be discarded at any time after being used.
But he had no choice. The Heavenly Martial Sect needed a Foundation, a city, and enough resources to support its Disciples. Otherwise, without needing outsiders to attack, the Sect would collapse from within.
"Let's take it one step at a time."
Wu Tianqiong muttered to himself and turned to walk back to the main hall.
...
Purple Soul Grotto-Heaven. Inside the Immortal Cave, Han Xuanji knew nothing about everything outside.
He sat cross-legged, with that Yin and Yang Treasure Jade floating in front of him.
"Initial Interpretation of the Yin and Yang Great Dao" was an insight written by an Eternal True God who practiced Yin and Yang Dao Laws. He had already read the content inside several times, and his understanding of the Dao of Yin and Yang was deepening day by day.
Yin and Yang are the Dao of Heaven and Earth, the discipline of all things, the parents of change, and the Origin of life and death.
Isolated Yin does not produce, and solitary Yang does not grow. Only when Yin and Yang assist each other can the Great Dao be formed.
These principles are simple to say, but truly comprehending them and condensing them into Eternal Dao Principles is as difficult as ascending to heaven.
But these Dao Principles were also the key to his Breakthrough to Eternal True Lord, so he could not be careless. Without the Yin and Yang Dao Laws to act as a buffer, Han Xuanji did not dare to continue cultivating and comprehending other Daos, lest the Dao Laws within his body conflict and become chaotic.